Point Wilson
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Point Wilson is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Red-breasted Merganser, Rock Pigeon, and Killdeer among many others. Coastal and forest habitats support impressive year-round resident species and seasonal migrants.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Tufted Puffin
Fratercula cirrhata
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Sooty Grouse
Dendragapus fuliginosus
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rufous Hummingbird
Killdeer
Rhinoceros Auklet
Heermann's Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Pelagic Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Western Kingbird
American Crow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
House Finch
American Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Marbled Murrelet
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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